For many business degree hopefuls, the MBA remains the gold standard of graduate management education, and not without reason – an MBA can be the start of a new chapter in your life. Professionally, it can help you accelerate your career or make a career pivot. Academically, it can help fill gaps in hard and…
Round 3 MBA Applications: Should You Go for It or Wait until Next Year?
You’re not alone if you’re staring down Round 3 of the MBA admissions season and wondering whether to hit “submit” or pause until next year. The short answer to your dilemma is: it depends. (You didn’t actually expect a straightforward yes or no, did you?) The reality is that Round 3 can be tricky territory. Acceptance rates…
Should You Apply to MBA Programs in Round 1 or Round 2?
You might wonder whether there’s a difference in acceptance rates between Round 1 and Round 2. The short answer is no. Here’s why Round 1 and Round 2 acceptance rates are usually very similar. One of my responsibilities as a former admissions dean and director was to estimate how many admissions offers I could make,…
MBA Application Timeline: How to Get Accepted in 2024
Warning: You are about to be nagged. If you are planning to apply to business school in Round 1 in the fall but are not yet able to define in specific terms why you want an MBA and have not taken the GMAT/GRE (if you need to do so), researched schools, or evaluated your qualifications,…
Four A’s to Help You Get Accepted in Round Two!
Were you rejected in round one? Do you know what to do before round two? Oh no! You haven’t received interview invitations for round one, or your dream school has already denied you admission. What do you do now? One thing is sure; if you apply with the same application, you will have the same…
Build Your Blueprint for R2 MBA Application Success
Did you miss our recent workshop, How to Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications? We had a great turnout, and would have loved to have had you with us, but don’t worry: We’ve made this amazing workshop on building a winning, strategic game plan for your R2 b-school applications available to watch. Get ready to…
When Should I Plan to Apply to Grad School? NOW!!!
Where we’re at: Right now, if I walk down the street almost anywhere in the United States, I will see “Help Wanted” signs in the windows, on Amazon trucks, and almost everywhere. The United States is experiencing a labour shortage and one of the tightest labour markets since records were kept. As a result of…
Build Your Blueprint for MBA Application Success in 2022
Did you miss our recent webinar, How to Maximize Your Chances of Acceptance (and Reduce Your Stress!) Before the 2022 MBA Application Season? This comprehensive expert presentation on creating an effective, long-term game plan for your b-school application is now available to watch. Be smart, lower your stress and get the tools you need to…
Should You Apply in Round 3? Let’s Find Out!
Our recent webinar, Round 3 vs. Next Year: When Should You Apply? was incredibly instructive for MBA applicants who are trying to decide how to time their application that maximizes their chances for success. On the fence about applying and trying to determine what is the best timing for you? Make sure to watch the…
Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications [Episode 444]
The best way to approach your MBA application [Show summary] You have your GPA and test score but how should you approach the actual application? In this episode Linda Abraham, Admissions Straight Talk host, shares Accepted’s DARE framework to help you confidently apply to your dream schools. The essential ingredients that adcoms look for in…
Survey Says: MBA Applicants Have Increased Chances of Acceptance in 2021-22
The booming job market coupled with the emergence of the Delta variant spells “o-p-p-o-r-t-u-n-i-t-y” for MBA applicants and those contemplating an MBA, according to Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted. In October Accepted conducted a survey to gauge how these two trends were affecting MBA application plans. The results based on close to 250…
MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Younger Applicants
Accepting the offer from the small niche-consulting firm after college over the offer from the big-name consulting company proved to be a smart decision. In spite of the lower starting salary, in less than two years you are managing projects and staff, bringing in new business, and contributing to company strategy. In addition, the experience,…